The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting To provide professional certification of surgical technologists (CST) and surgical first assistants (

Certification as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical First Assistant demonstrates that the individual meets the national standard for knowledge that underlies surgical technologist and surgical first assistance practice. Certified individuals possess mastery of a broad range of skills related to surgical procedures, aseptic technique and patient care. Because certification is voluntary, the choice to become certified exhibits pride in the profession, the desire to be recognized for mastery of scientific principles, as well as an ongoing commitment to quality patient care. Certification is a means for upward mobility, a condition for employment, a route to higher pay, and a source of recognition nationwide. Approved candidates who take and pass the CST examination are authorized to use the initials CST as long as they maintain certification currency. Approved candidates who take and pass the CSFA examination are authorized to use the initials CSFA as long as they maintain certification currency. CST’s certified prior to September 1, 1977, may voluntarily comply with The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), formerly the LCC-ST ’s continuing education or re-examination requirements. CST, CSFA, and CST/CSFA are federally registered trademarks and service marks owned by NBSTSA.

It’s Maternal Health Awareness Day! Please thank a CST® or CSFA® professional for fighting for mothers’ health every day...
01/23/2026

It’s Maternal Health Awareness Day! Please thank a CST® or CSFA® professional for fighting for mothers’ health every day.

CST® and CSFA® practitioners: visit our website to request your official wallet card that includes your certification nu...
01/19/2026

CST® and CSFA® practitioners: visit our website to request your official wallet card that includes your certification number and current cycle dates! See the link below for more details!
https://nbstsa-fe-prod.onrender.com/card-requestname-change-forms

REMINDER TO ALL CURRENT PRACTITIONERS: you may still print your certificates for free.

Employers: it’s time to face the facts. The CST® certification requires graduation from an accredited surgical technolog...
01/14/2026

Employers: it’s time to face the facts. The CST® certification requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program and passing the rigorous NBSTSA® exam—ensuring competence from day one in the OR. You might find other credentials making a lot of claims or trying to emulate or co-opt the NBSTSA® CST® designation. Only the NBSTSA® CST®, the original certification for surgical technologists, continues to set the standard.

01/10/2026

Learn from Jean Francois, MSHA, BS, AAS, AA, HSC, CST why being NBSTSA® certified is the way to go!

Surgical technologists play a vital role in the fight against cervical cancer. From screening procedures to complex surg...
01/09/2026

Surgical technologists play a vital role in the fight against cervical cancer. From screening procedures to complex surgeries, certified surgical technologists ensure every instrument is ready, every protocol is followed, and every patient receives the precision care they deserve. Their expertise behind the scenes makes life-saving treatment possible. We recognize this everyday but especially in month.

Happy New Year from the NBSTSA® family to yours!
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the NBSTSA® family to yours!

Happy holidays from your friends at the NBSTSA®!
12/25/2025

Happy holidays from your friends at the NBSTSA®!

Help us congratulate NBSTSA's® newly-elected President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary! We are so proud to hav...
12/12/2025

Help us congratulate NBSTSA's® newly-elected President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary! We are so proud to have them on our team.

CST® and CSFA® practitioners: Does your hospital or surgical center have any fun holiday traditions? Tell us about them ...
12/09/2025

CST® and CSFA® practitioners: Does your hospital or surgical center have any fun holiday traditions? Tell us about them below! ⬇️

Check out the latest edition of “The Certification Edge,” NBSTSA’s all-new e-newsletter created for CST® and CSFA® profe...
12/04/2025

Check out the latest edition of “The Certification Edge,” NBSTSA’s all-new e-newsletter created for CST® and CSFA® professionals! Join the NBSTSA® mailing list today to receive future editions and the most up-to-date news.

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Happy National Cookie Day from your friends at NBSTSA®!
12/04/2025

Happy National Cookie Day from your friends at NBSTSA®!

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3 W Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO
80120

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Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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